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Minneapolis is Minneapolis is because of the water—because of the Mississippi River, and St. Anthony Falls, and the beautiful lakes that dot the city's neighborhoods. Energized by the power of a magnificent waterfall that was harnessed with stolen technology, it became a major, even global, city.

In this succinct and thought-provoking book, Tom Weber provides an urban biography of the City of Lakes. The confluence of the Mississippi and the Minnesota River is a sacred place for Dakota people, who have lived here for millennia. Since the city’s beginnings in the 1850s, Minneapolis has experienced continual collapses and rebuilding. Some collapses were real, as when the Falls were nearly destroyed; some are metaphorical, as when corruption and the mob threatened to overtake the life of the city. Weber also explores the effects of the rebuilding and who was in charge: who was left in, and who was left out.

Cities, like people, are always changing, and the history of that change is the city's biography. This book illuminates the unique character of Minneapolis, weaving in the hidden stories of place, politics, and identity that continue to shape its residents’ lives.

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192 pages
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English
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Minnesota Historical Society Press
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June 2, 2020
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5.9 x 0.7 x 8.9 inches
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1681341611
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978-1681341613
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“I was taught that to know who we are, we need to know WHERE we are. Too many books treat Indigenous presence as a prelude that ends when white people arrive. Tom Weber’s book starts with the Indigenous and builds a complex, truer story of Bde Ota Otuŋwe (Minneapolis). This tapestry of people, strikes, championships, immigration, renewal, disasters, and triumphs provides a fascinating read about WHERE we are.” Mona Smith (Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota), Allies: media/art “Tom Weber unmasks a history of duplicitous relationships and policies that formed the wretched underbelly beneath the glory of Minneapolis. He does what many choose not to do: look at and connect the decisions that continue to maintain shameful race-based inequality.” Al McFarlane, editor in chief, Insight News “Tom Weber provides a fresh, inclusive, and timely look at the people and events that continue to shape Minneapolis. Playing with chronology, he artfully melds often-told stories with lesser-known ones. This book helps us understand the paradox of a proud city with a sterling reputation that nevertheless struggles with basic issues of equity for its citizens.” John Crippen, executive director, Hennepin History Museum

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Tom Weber, an award-winning writer, journalist, and radio host, is the author of 100 Things to Do in the Twin Cities Before You Die.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Minnesota Historical Society Press (June 2, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1681341611
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1681341613
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.9 x 0.7 x 8.9 inches

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frank thomsen

Great overall history of the Minneapolis/St Paul area is not racist

Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2021

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Very well written, and gives a lot of good historical information. It could have been a little less on the racist historical content, as every major city in the United States or a major city in the world has a dark side. That being said, I would give it high marks and is a valuable tool when visiting the area.

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Will

Excellent Piece of Research and Writing

Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2020

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Weber did an outstanding job of writing a full, concise, and easy to comprehend history of the city. He touches on every stage of development and change, doesn't gloss over the ugly parts or over-highlight the good parts, and makes it extremely readable. Instead of having to slog through too many details, he provides an overview with just enough information to give an full introduction to every era, and then provides a strong list of recommended additional reading for anyone interested. I could not be more pleased with this book.

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Ted Greenbaum

A must read if you live in the Twin Cities

Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2020

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Excellent history of Minneapolis as well as St Paul with insightful links to current day issues and problems. This book was published just as Covid 19 was shutting down the country and just before George Floyd's murder. It is nonetheless still entirely relevant in that the issues covered are why the George Floyd killing occurred and points to and suggests some possible ways forward..

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Midwest Teacher

Interesting book

Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2021

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Very interesting book. The emphasis is on individuals who promoted the growth of Minneapolis and is a great little book.

Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2021

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Delivery ahead of schedule and items as described ... "A".

Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2021

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Excellent read

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Wayne

Accessible Yet Scholarly Survey of Mpls

Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2020

This is an accessible survey of critical historical factors that have shaped Minneapolis. It is an engaging and enjoyable read, but does not shy away from covering cruel and unjust aspects of our history. Will be a good resource to jump off and do deeper reading on topics of particular interest to readers.

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Max Leibowitz

Thought-provoking, expansive, important

Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2020

This work is a tremendous achievement. Tom Weber is already a locally cherished author and media personality, but manages here to continue to raise the bar.

"Minneapolis: An Urban Biography" serves a far higher purpose than historical accounting. Tom reminds us (without haranguing) of the complicated and often problematic history of the region. He gives readers a sense of the importance of origins- that we cannot enjoy the scenic beauty of the city without remembering the environmental degradation that helped build it. That we cannot be satisfied with our "liberal enclave" without remembering our lurid history of racial and economic discrimination, starting at the very beginning. We cannot walk the streets of downtown without remembering that, in so many ways, our feet continue to trample stolen land.

Yet, despite many shameful moments past, readers will come away from this book hopeful: that Minneapolitans are creative, respectful, kind and generous. We embrace innovation, determination and hope. We can build a better future for ourselves and our children in this most beautiful of places, but we can't do it without knowing our history.

Also, wholly mammoths.

This is a great book for locals and non-locals, great as a gift or coffee table piece. Buy it!

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